"Chris J.T. Houston" wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> You may remember I asked a question about the 65mm Macro lens, well, I am
> still interested in getting it, but for now, I have decided to take all your
> advise and get the Canon 100mm USM Macro lens. From what I have read in
> reviews ( thanks bob ) the Canon 100mm gives the best picture quality.
>
The 65mm Macro is a very specialized lens, while the 100mm Macro can (and should!)
also be used for non macro purposes. So, unless you are willing to spend big bucks
on (or absolutely need) a lens that does macro "only", you are way better off
with the 100mm macro.
> I have a new question for you all, in the review for the 100mm Macro, it
> says it does not come with a Tripod mount or Lens hood.
>
> Could someone explain why I might want a tripod mount for this lens, as I
> did not think it was very heavy, so why not just mount the camera ?
I don't know this specific lens, but I imagine a tripod mount will give more
stability when you are shooting verticals. Especially if your tripod isn't
rocksolid (and who carries a REAL rocksolid tripod in the field). It's also
much easier to switch from horizontal to vertical without fiddling around
with the tripod and your framing.
>
> Also, as you are very close to your subject, would a lens hood not produce a
> shadow ?
>
Yes, at least in some situations. But a lens hood is useful when you use the
lens for "normal" shooting.
Thomas Bantel
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